Union for Reform Judaism Shabbat

Join Baltimore Hebrew Congregation (BHC) on Friday, January 25, 6:15 pm as we host a Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) Shabbat with Baltimore’s Reform congregations: Bolton Street Synagogue, Har Sinai Congregation, and Temple Oheb Shalom.

BHC’s Rabbi Sachs-Kohen and Cantor Sacks will be leading the service, joined by April Baskin, who will speak on the topic “Joyous Justice: Remaining Resilient while Navigating Adversity,” and special musical guest, Jo-Ellen Unger, Director of the URJ 6 Points Creative Arts Academy.

April N. Baskin is the URJ’s Vice President of Audacious Hospitality (2015-18). Before coming aboard in August 2015, April served as the National Director of Resources and Training at InterfaithFamily. Dedicated to building a stronger, more inclusive Jewish community committed to social justice, April has spent over 15 years advocating for Jewish diversity inclusion throughout North America.

Throughout her education and career, Jo-Ellen Unger straddled the worlds of Jewish Education and the Arts. A performer since childhood, she developed her skills in voice, theatre, and dance at the New World School of the Arts in Miami, Florida, the Fine Arts program at Florida State University, and the National Shakespeare Conservatory in New York City. Most recently, Jo-Ellen was the Director of Congregational Learning at Har Sinai Congregation here in Baltimore before becoming the Inaugural Director of the URJ 6 Points Creative Arts Academy.

Baltimore Hebrew Congregation is a progressive, dynamic, and diverse Reform Synagogue. Our Jewish experience at BHC is highlighted by meaningful Shabbat and holiday celebrations, engaging youth and adult education, social action endeavors, and much more. We welcome you to join us as we enrich our lives, our families, and our world.